Job Information

Open to the public, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 Union members, and any current Municipal Employee.

This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302.

DEPARTMENT: Merrill Field Airport
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Thursday, 6:30am to 4:30pm
LOCATION: 800 Merrill Field Drive

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under administrative direction from the airport management office, operates a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment. Perform light maintenance on airport equipment. Perform a variety of tasks including manual labor, unskilled, and semi-skilled work, diagnostic and repair of electronic gates and controls. Seasonal snow removal and grounds maintenance. Assists senior level technicians in performing mechanical maintenance on heavy equipment. Performs basic electrical work on lighting systems. Performs light carpentry tasks and assists senior technicians on facility maintenance projects. Duties include painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks. Familiar with airport flight patterns and issuing of Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS). Remove trash and debris on airport surfaces. Other duties as assigned. Expected to adhere to all applicable FAA and OSHA regulations and Municipality of Anchorage's safety program. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and two (2) years' experience in operating equipment such as graders, front end loaders, snow blowers, runway broom, sweepers, light/medium trucks, and steam cleaners. Physically capable of performing heavy work, often under adverse weather conditions.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

- A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement, no airbrake restrictions, and satisfactory driving record at time of hire. Applicants with a restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.
- Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
- A satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.